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*Temperament

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*Scholarship

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*Industriousness

(1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)

*Ability to Handle Complex Litigation

(1=Awful,10=Excellent)

*Punctuality

(1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)

*General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters

(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)

*General Ability as a Trial Judge

(1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)

Flexibility In Scheduling

(1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)

Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

*Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation

(1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)

General Inclination Regarding Bail

(1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)

Involvement in Plea Discussions

(1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)

General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage

(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage

(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage

(1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)

Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

*Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation

(1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)

Involvement in Settlement Discussions

(1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)

General Inclination

(1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)

Comments

What others have said about
Hon. Mark Barcus

Comments

Other

Comment #: OK1368
Rating:1.0
Comments:
This soon to be former judge does not follow the law. I had a clear case for slander of title with a plethora of evidence. I followed Oklahoma statues to the T and this fool ruled against me. Leaving no choice but to file an appeal costing me thousands of dollars. His ruling was revered on appeal. I am so thankful he lost his bid this month for re-election. I wouldn't hire him as an attorney to represent me for a traffic ticket.

Other

Comment #: OK1365
Rating:1.0
Comments:
He is a terrible judge who does not understand the law and does not pay attention in court. He does not deserve to be a judge and make rulings that affects so many people and lives.

Litigant

Comment #: OK1326
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Terrible! He allowed my children to move out of state with their mother. His decision was not not based on all the facts of the case. He did not even read child custody evaluations that indicated my ex wife was not the best parent. As a result my children have been through much emotional turmoil. Judge Barcus has destroyed my children's lives. I have been in court for over 10 years because of this man. He is an entitled Napoleon that should be disbarred!

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OK1293
Rating:2.3
Comments:
He let 3 jurors sleep during my trial in his court. In particular, the jury foreman fell asleep, dropped his note pad on the floor. Everyone stopped and looked at that juror as he woke up. The judge did absolutely nothing, said said absolutely nothing. Just imagine if this was your trial and you were simply wanting a fair trial.

Other

Comment #: OK1280
Rating:10.0
Comments:
It was his first day in Criminal Felony Court and I was completely impressed with his handling of his duties. He was kind, fair, compassionate, yet stern and appeared well-versed in his handling of each case I observed that day.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: OK1255
Rating:9.4
Comments:
Judge Barcus is a fair judge -- he works hard and has a firm grasp of the matters before him. Unlike other judges, he is awake during hearings. His courtroom isn't always dark. He doesn't carry a gun or run around waving it (that gets you to the Court of Appeals, apparently), or lock up minorities. He also doesn't chase and harass female employees like a certain ex-judge. All things considered, he's great!

Other

Comment #: OK912
Rating:10.0
Comments:
Barcus did not have to rule in my case of who should get custody, because both my ex husband and I understand the importance of working together to raise a child! I would like, however to mention that I was impressed with his consideration in our case! He asked very relevant questions to acquire knowledge of the situation to better understand how we came to the conclusion of how to share our sons time! He seemed to care and be impressed with our capability to work together! Anyone who wants to bash these judges should consider the fact that they have to sit on that stand on a regular basis and watch all the immature people who go through there fighting over ridiculous things and realize that in the end they are the ones who have to send a child home with one of them! So when you've sat in their position then try judging them!!!

Litigant

Comment #: OK751
Rating:8.0
Comments:
In a state where you hear that fathers rights are trampled on and certianly mine were for nine years, I finally got justice and more importantly my children did. Barcus gave my ex almost two years to become compliant and let her slide on a number of no shows to court. That was frustrating, especially living out of state as I do. BUT in the end, her lies and manipulations caught up with her and he gave her the max. Noone can say that the guy doesnt give people chances to get their act together. There are just some that never do.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OK550
Rating:1.0
Comments:
What a tool. NEVER ON TIME !!!! Always 15-45 min late, packs his morning dockets with attorneys and litigants, never deals with cases, just one big continual pass. Does not read pleadings, not up to date on legal issues or rulings, yet beleives he will be a Judge on the Court of Criminal Appeals. What a travesty that would be.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: OK205
Rating:9.7
Comments:
Great, smart, hardworking. I have had him in civil matters as well as juvenile. He has done well in both arenas. A keeper, and I hope he makes it to be a district judge.